
In his
2004 commencement address at
Concordia University, Mequon, Wis., President George W. Bush alluded to Martin Luther's concept of
vocation: "In the Lutheran tradition, all work – in an office, on a farm, in the home, or in the halls of government – should be done to the glory of God." He also encouraged the graduates to match their faith with action. "The kingdom you serve is not bounded by coasts or rivers or checkpoints. ... The needs of all the world are your concern, and I hope that, with your generous spirit and global vision, you will point the way for others," he said.
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